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Rise in drug-related deaths

There has been a rise in the number of drug-related deaths recorded across the Forth Valley.
Pre-determination hearing for Larbert AI data centre

A pre-determination hearing is taking place today on plans for a major AI data centre in Larbert.
Public meeting on Larbert AI data centre

A public meeting is being held at the Dobbie Hall in Larbert tonight by campaigners protesting a planned AI data centre.
Falkirk parking fines revenue revealed

Falkirk Council has made more than £250,000 in parking fines revenue in the last year.
Body of teenager found

The body of a teenage girl has been found in Stenhousemuir.

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Two women among three charged with assaulting emergency worker after migrant boat protest

Three people have been charged with assaulting an emergency worker following protests in Gosport as a boat carrying migrants was rescued at sea.
Netherlands to return to Eurovision as it drops boycott over Israel participation

The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after abandoning a boycott over Israel's participation.
Report calls for a National Resilience Corps formed of thousands of volunteers

A new report is calling for a National Resilience Corps (NRC), formed of tens of thousands of volunteers, to strengthen Britain's security preparedness.
Mother and three children killed in Merseyside house fire named

A mother and her three children, who were killed in a house fire in Bootle, Merseyside, have been named.
Teenager denies sending racist message to England defender Jess Carter

A teenager has denied sending a racist message to England defender Jess Carter during the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship.

Isack Hadjar confirmed as Max Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate for 2027 Formula 1 season ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Red Bull have confirmed Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
Mikel Arteta to begin new era at Arsenal as club eye Premier League dominance and Champions League success

When Mikel Arteta signed his last Arsenal contract in September 2024, his quest to bring major silverware back to the club was ongoing. Two years later, he agrees his new one after leading them to a long-awaited Premier League title.
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur sets goal for Azerbaijan GP as Nico Rosberg pinpoints team's 'Achilles' heel'

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has stressed the importance of executing weekends more cleanly after a costly run of results for the team at recent races.
Mark Wood: England fast bowler announces retirement from international cricket due to injury

England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket due to a knee injury.
Man of Steel 2026: Brad O'Neill, Adam Keighran and Lachie Miller named on three-player shortlist

The 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel shortlist has been revealed, with Wigan Warriors duo Brad O'Neill and Adam Keighran nominated alongside Leeds Rhinos' Lachie Miller.

Netherlands to return to Eurovision as it drops boycott over Israel participation

The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after abandoning a boycott over Israel's participation.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of a production assistant in 2006.
Oasis announce more shows including extra Knebworth gigs

Oasis have announced extra shows as part of their new tour - including two more gigs at Knebworth.
Hayden Panettiere: Scream actress's cause of death revealed

Hayden Panettiere died after taking an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in the US has said.
Paramount one step closer to $110bn Warner Bros merger after settlement with 12 states

Paramount has reached a settlement with California and other states that sued over the media giant's $110bn (£82.2bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery.